What We Do

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The Elmont Elementary School counseling program provides the following services for kindergarten through fifth grade students:

  • Instruction delivered through classroom lessons, small group counseling, and individual counseling addressing academic, career, and social/emotional development.
  • Appraisal and advisement using student data.
  • Counseling that is short-term, promotes social/emotional and/or academic development, and can be preventative or responsive.
  • Consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, and the overall community.

The mission of the Elmont Elementary School Counseling Department is to foster the academic success, career and college readiness, and social/emotional development of all students by providing a student-centered and data-driven comprehensive school counseling program. School counselors employ innovative and varied approaches to address students’ diverse needs, interests, and abilities through school-wide programs, classroom lessons, small group counseling, and individual interventions. They are dedicated to advocacy, collaboration, and championing equity and opportunity for all students. The program empowers all students to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to become responsible citizens who are prepared to make positive impacts on their world now and in the future.

Hanover County Public Schools adheres to the American School Counselor Association National Model, which is a framework for a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program. 

Contact Your School Counselors

House Gratos crest Mr. Smith

Mr. Smith is proud to be an Elmont Cardinal! He received his B.S. in psychology and M.Ed. in school counseling from Liberty University. Mr. Smith is a proud member of the House Gratos. Mr. Smith and can be reached via email or phone at (804) 365-8100.

House Sol crest Ms. Grigsby

Ms. Grigsby is excited to be an Elmont Cardinal! She received his B.S. in exercise science from VCU and M.Ed. in school counseling from Liberty University. Her goal is to make all of the students feel welcome and safe at Elmont. Ms. Grigsby is a proud member of the House Sol. Ms. Grigsby can be reached via email or phone at (804) 365-8100.

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Kerri Tracy
Positive Behavior Support Coach and Interventionist

Ms. Tracy loves supporting all Elmont Cardinals through implementing school-wide positive systems, working with individual students, and collaborating with staff. She is a double Duke and received her B.A. in psychology and M.Ed. in school counseling from James Madison University. She also is a licensed professional counselor and is receiving training in play therapy. Ms. Tracy is a proud member of House Taji. Ms. Tracy can be reached via email or by phone at (804) 365-8100.

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